How Much Do Sedentary People Really Need to Move?

How Much Do Sedentary People Really Need to Move?
A brisk walk is a great way to get the blood flowing and keep your body functioning smoothly. Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock
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People who spend much of their day sitting may need to move around less than we thought to counteract their sedentary lifestyle, new research shows.

Our research, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, found that about 20 to 40 minutes of physical activity per day seems to eliminate most health risks associated with sitting.
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